Scotty J Presents: The Civil War
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McClellan's Yorktown reports
George McClellan left us some interesting reports on his actions at Yorktown. Listen to his reports at the opening of the siege.
Siege of Yorktown
On April 5, 1862, McClellan begins his siege of Yorktown. Listen to hear what happened.
The Battle of Island 10
April 1862 opens with a battle on the Mississippi that will help determine who controls the river
The Battle of Glorieta Pass
One of the strangest battles happened at the end of March 1862. Where was this battle and how did it play out?
The First Battle of Kernstown
On March 23, 1862, the Valley campaign opened up with the First battle of Kernstown. Listen to hear what happened.
New Confederate Secretary of War
On March 18, Jefferson Davis appoints a new secretary of war. Who is it and what are his credentials?
New Bern and New Madrid
On March 1,4 1862, two battles happened on opposites sides of the country. What happened and how were they executed?
The Battle of Hampton Roads
The first battle of the Ironclads made the world take notice. What happened and how did the world take notice?
The birth of the Iron Clads
In a short episode this week, how the ironclads are built is discussed.
New Madrid and Gradual Emancipation
March 1862 starts off with the Federal Army in Missouri and Lincoln taking some tentative steps towards emancipation.
Little Mac Makes his Plans
While Grant was busy in the West, what was McClellan doing? Well, having parties for one, but he was coming up with his grand idea. Listen to hear it.
Jefferson Davis is elected
February 1862 was busy. Between fighting in New Mexico Territory, Jefferson Davis was elected the President of the Confederacy and Little Mac was busy training his men.
The Battle of Fort Donnelson
Grant's victories continue as he takes Fort Donneslon. What was the impact of the victory on both sides?
The Battle of Roanoke Island
The first naval-army operations took place on February 7-8 1862 off the coast of North Carolina. Hear how this operation took place.
Overview of Naval operations
The naval side of the Civil War is often left out. There are some major innovations and battles, but it's the stepchild to land battles. Today I give a brief overview of the naval side of the war.
Fort Henry part 2
The Battle of Fort Henry was over before Grant got there. What happened and what was the consequences?
War Elephants
Were war elephants really offered to Lincoln or is this just a crazy story? Listen to find out.
Fort Henry part 1
On January 22, 1862, the bombardment of Fort Henry began. What led to this decision and what was happening on the other side of the country as this happened?
Stanton Takes Over
January of 1862 saw the creation of the Arizona Territory for the Confederacy and the replacement of Simon Cameron as Secretary of War and the placement of Edwin M. Stanton in the role.
The Battles of Middle Creek and Mill Springs
January 1862 stayed quiet for 9 days. The war started back up in Kentucky with two battles that had an effect on the Confederates in the area.
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